Correlates of Written English Proficiency Among First Year College Students (original) (raw)

2022, American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)

Published by American Journals Publishing Center, USA (Website: https://www.american-journals.com/americanjournals). Writing is one of the four language skills which is challenging for the first or second language learners. This study determined the correlates of written English language proficiency among First year college students in one of the higher education institutions in Misamis Oriental. A total of 280 students from the different courses were randomly chosen as participants in this study. The correlational research method was employed. Mean, standard deviation, and Pearson r was used to generate the findings of the study. Using a questionnaire, the participants' profile were determined. Students show a very satisfactory level in their general ability while their reading ability is at a moderate level. Thus, participants' major learning style is visual. On the other hand, written English proficiency was determined using a rubric. The general finding showed that students had a moderate level of written proficiency measured in terms of content, organization, vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. Results reveal that students' general ability and reading ability had a significant relationship with their written English proficiency. Furthermore, among all the learning preferences, only tactile showed a significant relationship with the students' written English proficiency. The findings of the study point to the need for intervention to develop further the students' written competence.

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